Hyderabad

The Telangana High Court ruled that once the State Election Commission issues a panchayat poll notification, courts cannot interfere under Article 243-O. While noting flaws in reservation allocations, the Bench said elections cannot be stalled and any vacant posts must be re-notified later

BJP spokesperson NV Subhash criticised the Congress government for pushing Telangana into financial distress, alleging it borrowed Rs 2 lakh crore in two years and relied on PR events like the Telangana Rising Summit to divert attention from unfulfilled promises and weak investment flow

The Anti Corruption Bureau carried out searches at multiple locations linked to Assistant Director K Srinivasulu of Ranga Reddy district, seizing documents for several properties, gold, cash and vehicles. Officials said the market value of his assets may be significantly higher.

A young man named Sai attempted suicide by self-immolation outside MLC Chintapandi Naveen alias Teenmar Mallanna’s office in Hyderabad on Thursday. Locals rescued him and rushed him to Gandhi Hospital. He had reportedly acted in support of the BC movement. Police are probing the motive.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned the Congress government’s Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy, calling it a “huge land scam” that threatens industries, investors, employment. He urged immediate withdrawal and pledged public mobilisation to protect Telangana’s industrial lands

A joint platform of student organisations in Telangana has convened a round table to protest the alleged diversion of prime industrial land in Hyderabad by the Congress government. BRSV president Gellu Srinivas Yadav accused the regime of a large-scale scam harming youth employment.

TGCHE Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy urged defence and aerospace stakeholders to strengthen industry–academia partnerships. Speaking at the Defence and Aerospace Conclave 2025, he highlighted expanding opportunities in aviation and said the council is modernising curricula to equip students with industry-ready skills

A woman has been detained by Hayathnagar police for her alleged involvement in multiple honey-trap and extortion cases across Rachakonda jurisdiction. At least eight cases have been registered against her for luring men, secretly recording private moments, and blackmailing them for money.

A Women Safety Awareness programme was organised at Arundathi Institute of Medical Sciences with sessions on women empowerment, anti-narcotics awareness and anti-ragging. Officers from the Women and Children Safety Wing and SHE Team highlighted cybercrime risks and encouraged students to build a safe, harassment-free campus

A delegation from Bordeaux Métropole, led by senior French officials, met GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan in Hyderabad to review ongoing urban heritage and infrastructure projects. Over the coming days, the delegation will assess heritage initiatives across the city and draft a proposal for collaboration between Bordeaux and Hyderabad.

A global survey by Radical Storage ranked Hyderabad as the 18th dirtiest city worldwide, the only Indian city on the list. Based on traveler reviews of cleanliness, hygiene, and pollution at tourist spots, the ranking highlights a gap between official efforts and public experience.

IndiGo’s widespread flight cancellations continued at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport, affecting 68 flights and disrupting travel for thousands. The airline blamed technology glitches, schedule changes, and crew shortages. Passengers faced uncertainty and poor communication on revised timings and alternatives.

Hyderabad cybercrime police arrested three youths from Rajasthan for providing bank accounts to ‘digital arrest’ fraudsters. A victim lost Rs 37.70 lakh, while a total of Rs 3 crore was transferred nationwide. Police seized mobile phones and launched further investigations.

JNTU-Hyderabad students protested against recent fee hikes, including exam, online services, transcript, and certificate processing fees. Activists warned of escalating the issue to the State government or High Court, submitting a representation to university authorities demanding an immediate rollback.

The Cyberabad police website, www.cyberabadpolice.gov.in , is now live after temporary downtime for maintenance and upgradation. Citizens can access information and services online, with authorities confirming full restoration of the portal for public use.

Transport services across Telangana were temporarily disrupted due to a major technical glitch in the Vahan and Sarathi central servers in Delhi. Citizens faced long queues at RTA offices, but services resumed after officials and the Transport Minister intervened.

Shadnagar Police conducted a Flag March in four villages of Farooqnagar Mandal ahead of Gram Panchayat elections to ensure peaceful polling. Officers engaged with residents, reviewed critical locations, and encouraged reporting of suspicious activity, demonstrating election-focused preparedness.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed shock over the sudden death of India Today video journalist Damodar. He had earlier asked party leaders to ensure proper medical care. Rama Rao conveyed condolences and said the party would support the bereaved family.

BJP leaders filed a complaint at Saroornagar Police alleging that Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made derogatory remarks against Sanatana Dharma and Hindu deities. Police said the complaint is under examination, with leaders demanding immediate legal action.

Scrub Typhus cases are surging in Andhra Pradesh, mostly affecting farmers. Telangana, an endemic region, is at risk. The painless mite-borne disease mimics dengue, typhoid, or malaria. Early diagnosis and precautions such as protective clothing and hygiene are essential.

The Chanchalguda–Santosh Nagar flyover in Hyderabad, originally slated for 2022 completion, faces prolonged delays. Residents report potholes, narrow roads, and traffic congestion. GHMC cites past obstacles and promises project completion and road recarpeting by June 2026.

Hilton has launched its first hotel in Hyderabad with the opening of Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa. Set on 20 acres, the resort features 115 rooms, Telangana-inspired architecture and sustainable design, marking a major step in Hilton’s South Asia expansion.

The third Global Gitopadesh Summit will be held on December 6 at Kanha Shanti Vanam near Hyderabad to mark Gita Jayanti. The event features Sloka recitations, talks, cultural programmes and marks the end of a global Sloka competition with 5,000 participants.

Cyber fraudsters are sending fake SIR voter verification messages asking people to click links and share OTPs or fees. Telangana officials clarified that SIR is not happening in the State and warned citizens to ignore such messages and protect their data.